Enflammé (en. Inflamed)

/ɑ̃.fla.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is on fire or burning.
The burning forest is a devastating sight.
La forêt enflammée est un spectacle dévastateur.
That which expresses a burning passion.
His passionate speech touched everyone's heart.
Son discours enflammé a touché le cœur de tous.
State of intense excitement or enthusiasm.
The supporters were inflamed after their team's victory.
Les supporters étaient enflammés après la victoire de leur équipe.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'enflammer', which means 'to set something on fire' or 'to excite intensely.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

inflamed with joy
To be very happy or satisfied.
enflammé de joie
inflamed by passion
To be filled with a strong passion for something.
enflammé par la passion
inflamed like a bugle
To be very enthusiastic or excited.
enflammé comme un clairon

Related Words

to ignite
To set fire or excite someone.
enflammer
flame
A luminous and incandescent element resulting from combustion.
flamme
passion
Intense and deep feeling.
passion

Slang Meanings

To be very excited or enthusiastic.
He was inflamed after winning the lottery.
Il était enflammé après avoir gagné au loto.
To be under the influence of a strong emotion.
After that movie, she was completely inflamed.
Après ce film, elle était complètement enflammée.